The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-09
STRIFE OF THE POLITICIANS.
Bchemes of the Democratic Contestants
for the Senatorial Nomination.
Gov. Gray Withdraws from the Fight Because
the Lieutenant-Governor Is Not Demo-
srat-MOyements Of the Mcdonald Men.

with him and the held is com Dl1lng against MIN,
but whether Holman, Bynum, English or Nib
lack is to lead the opposition eventually, depends
on contingencies that at this time can not be
we'll defined. One thing can be expected with
certainty. 1t is rule of the caucus by the Nc
Donald men equal in arbitrariness and tyranny
to that of the Senate's despotic majority. The
EAwless control of the Senate in slaughtering the
fights of minority is to be applied to Demo
Gratis of the caucus who oppose Mcdonald. 1t is
the following of the ex Senator that instigated
the rebellion against right, justice and law, and
10 merciless are they that it is determined to
nominate the ex- Senator at any cost
Governor Gray yesterday formally announced
his withdrawal from the contest in an interview
In which he said: IF there was a Democratic
Lieutenant governor to succeed me l would be
candidate. The assurances have received from
Democratic members of the Legislature are
such that / do not think would have any very Sc
vous opposition in the caucus. For this proffered
support and consideration feel very grateful;
but the Office OF Lieutenant-goverror having
been vacated by General Manson's appointment
TO federal Office, and the question whether my
successor would be Mr. Robertson, Republican,
who claims to be the Lieutenant governor elect
or Mr.. Smith, a Democrat, who is President of
the Senate, being unsettled, feel that / ought
not to be q candidate. / think the Democratic
party is entitled to be represented in the office of
Governor during the term for which | was elect
cd, and no act Of mine shall deprive the Demo
cratic party of that represen tation."
"Who do you think will be the Democratic
nominee, Governors!
swell, to that" said the Governor. 81 do
l.,S 49,
David Turpie will be nominated. He certainly
would make one of the ablest and most brilliant
Senators that have appeared in that body since
the war;
Gray's withdrawal from the contest McDon-
AIDS friends regard with suspicion. "He can't
be measured as teethe sincerity of his political
acts said Democrat. He may intend the
Formal announcement of withdrawal to be take
Cor what it is worth. The Mcdonald men are
their guard"
''1t is suggested that the Governor wishes to
defeat the election of United States Senator
so he can appoint one"
'sThe Mcdonald men are aware of that, but
you can rest assured that Mcdonald will be
elected by Democrats. 1t is so ordered, and woe
be unto those who attempt to assert their indie
pendepce in behalf of any else. There will
be other candidates before the caucus 1t is
inferred from this statement that their position
will amount to nothing when it comes time to
exercise despotic government for the party 1t
is notcea bic that all the local politicians who
gained unenviable notorety in the last election
are used to disseminate information as to Me-
Donald's supremacy. They are supposed to be
making payment for the position the ex Senator
took in the Bynum contest last summer.
Bynum realizes it, and, while he does not
count much on the strength Of his
personal support for the senatorship he is doing
his best to put it in position where it can be of
some force in naming nybody but Mcdonald.
neat move Of his is related. AT the Demo
cratic caucus. on Tuesday night, when the Sen
j m N Ori
ty were under consideration, Bynum and two or
three of his relentless antagonists were present
One Of the onerous duties the so-caed local
COMMITTEES of safety had to perform III preserving
the alleged Democratic majority on joint ballot
was the preparation of these rules Senator
Howard, of Decatur, however. came prepared
With the rules regarding the committee on cleo
tons John w. Kern and he drafted it. Albert
Beck, who had share in writing the rules sub
mitted Ivy the committee, asked Kern, just be-
fore the caucns, to let him see the rule he and
Howard had prepared. Beck copied it. and di
recty after the committees report was read,
awaiting suggestion or amendment, Bynum
arose with Il see no objection to the rules, ex-
cept in one instance. | do not think that
strengthening the privileges of the committee on
elections is sufficiently strong beg leave to
amend by Offering what think suits the emer
gency" He then read Rules and 10, as copied
by Beck from the Kern and Howard resolution
ane as they appeared in the report approved by
the Senate. Senator Howard and Mr. Kern
who, down at Cincinnati, said Bynum would be
She next Senator, Sought privacy by drawing
themselves into secure corner Their feelings
We're heartlessly torn by Senator Voorhees, who
arising from his chair, passed over to Mr. By
mum, saying: "It is an admirable amendment
Mr.. Bynum. Let me congratulate You on you
foresight" The Congressman received the prais
OF his party friends with becoming modesty
while Kern and Howard glared furiousiy at thu
innocent looking Beck.
The conspirators have an rpresent drea
of the unexpected. They are desperate bragga
docios to the public, but they regard tn
situation as one of danger to themselves
They talk about Gray as never having been il
the race, and that If he ever thought Of being
.canddate he had no chance, although it is &C
cepted that the position OF the Democratic ma
lority In the Senate enables him to come on
ostensibly withdrawn "IIe feels" said Dem
qcrat, that the Mcdonald men are belittlin
hin and his purpose is to break their lines an
defeat an election II he cannot have himself Q
SOME one OF his own choice nominated
For brief period District Attorney Turpi
was canvassed as an available candidate, but n
sooner was his name suggested than the McDor
aid faction set afloat, 'Turpie won't do. Had hi
Argument before the Supreme Court in tin
Smith injunction suit prevailed he might hay
been q formidable candidate Now he cannt
GET vote Besides. Mr. Turpie does not war
to live in Washington"
The desperation of the conspirators on accou,
Of the position to which they have brought then
selves, leads many to believe that they a,
weakening as to their purposes. They vel
anxious to have quo warranto proceedin,
Brought by Colonel Robertson. IF he will do tina
remarked one of the guerrilla Senators, ''Sm
will waive all forms so as to have the questie
speedily decided. 1t can be done within wee
lie wiz submit to the decision Of the court.
ne vii not consent to this will introduce
resolution in the Senate instructing him to
80 " will pass, too There will be no troub
about that The legal complications that q
hkeiy to arise through their acts of despotis
were earnestly discussed by the Democrats
caucus yesterday, but as Democrat express
Il. they reached the CONCLUSION "To keep Gree
Smith in his present position in spite of hell"
Sanitary Laws To BE Strictly Enforced.
Ata joint meeting Of the Board of Health a,